Tuchel leaves Palmer out of England squad for Nations League

Summarised from 5 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 6 Nov, 16:27 · Archive

Cole Palmer has been excluded from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, despite Chelsea confirming he is fit.

Thomas Tuchel has excluded Cole Palmer from his England squad for Nations League matches against Croatia and world champions Spain this month, despite Chelsea informing the Three Lions that the 24-year-old is fit and available for selection.

Tuchel insists the decision is not personal but reflects his preference for players who have shown commitment to international duty. He has prioritised those who were present in the previous international camp in September, when England defeated Croatia and Czech Republic twice and narrowly lost Spain. Palmer withdrew from that squad due to injury.

During Tuchel's tenure Palmer has been unavailable for selection three times due to injury and has withdrawn from two further squads. The England manager said last month that Palmer "misses too many opportunities to impress". On Friday, Tuchel reiterated this stance, saying "It matters what you do in camp" and that "The ones who walk the talk, and come to camp and show it matters and put the quality in, that's what we will always reward."

Palmer has not played for England since March and was also left out of Tuchel's World Cup squad in the summer. At club level, he has made a strong start to the season with Chelsea, with three goals and three assists in nine Premier League games, and five goals and three assists in 11 games across all competitions.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday that he had not spoken to Palmer about the latest omission but expressed confidence in the player. "We are very happy with Cole," Alonso said. "He is enjoying his game, he is connecting very well with the other attackers." Instead of Palmer, Tuchel has selected Jude Bellingham, Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers among attacking midfield options, alongside 19-year-old Josh King in his first call-up.

Tuchel said he had sufficient options at attacking midfield for this round of fixtures. Palmer's absence leaves him with 14 England caps at age 24.

How it is being reported

• Thomas Tuchel reveals why Eberechi Eze kept England place and names star he apologised toEberechi Eze was named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad despite his lack of minutes for Arsenal, whereas the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have been left outMirror Sport · 6 Nov, 19:00
• Is Palmer's England career over under Tuchel?Cole Palmer faces a fight to save his England career after he was excluded from Thomas Tuchel's latest squad, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.BBC News · 6 Nov, 16:30
• Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso reacts to Cole Palmer latest England squad snub: 'We have not spoken'Cole Palmer has been overlooked for Josh King and Jobe Bellingham in the latest England squadEvening Standard · 6 Nov, 16:07
• Thomas Tuchel's brutal Cole Palmer snub is a warning shot to England hopefulsEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has selected his latest squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, with Chelsea's Cole Palmer failing to make the cut after dropping out last monthMirror Sport · 6 Nov, 14:35
• Xabi Alonso reacts to Cole Palmer's surprise omission from England squadCole Palmer was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad after ‘missing too many opportunities to impress’Independent Sport · 6 Nov, 14:32
• What Chelsea told Thomas Tuchel about Cole Palmer before latest England snubCole Palmer won't add to his 14 England caps this month after missing out on Thomas Tuchel's squadMirror Sport · 6 Nov, 13:30
• 'It's not personal' - Tuchel explains Palmer exclusionThomas Tuchel has insisted Cole Palmer's absence from the England squad isn't "personal" - but sent out an emphatic statement with the Chelsea star's exclusion.Sky Sports · 6 Nov, 11:54

In this story: Cole Palmer · Thomas Tuchel · England · Chelsea · Xabi Alonso · Spain · Croatia

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